Light therapy shows promise for Parkinson's symptoms
NCT ID NCT07271927
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests if whole-body light therapy (photobiomodulation) can safely improve movement and thinking in people with Parkinson's disease. Fifteen adults with mild to moderate Parkinson's will receive about 30 sessions over 10 weeks. Researchers will measure changes in motor skills, balance, and memory.
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 15 people
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- Started
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Feb 2025
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2025
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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40 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Individuals diagnosed with Parkinson's disease at Hoehn and Yahr stages 1-3 based on medical history and examination * Adults aged 40 years or older * Individuals able to walk independently Exclusion Criteria: * Individuals with severe cognitive impairment (Korean Mini-Mental State Examination \[K-MMSE\] score ≤ 9) making it difficult to understand and perform tasks * Patients with dementia other than Parkinson's disease dementia * Individuals with implanted medical or other electronic devices * Individuals with severe neuropsychiatric disorders * Individuals treated for alcohol dependence within 6 months prior to screening * Individuals with a history of suicide attempts * Individuals with a history of seizures * Individuals experiencing dyspnea while sitting at rest * Individuals with visual impairment preventing them from reading ordinary text even with corrective lenses * Individuals with hearing impairment preventing them from understanding conversation even with a hearing aid * Individuals who have participated in two or more clinical trials in the same year or in another clinical trial within the past 6 months * Women and men of childbearing potential who are planning pregnancy during the trial or who do not agree to use appropriate contraceptive methods * Pregnant or breastfeeding women * Individuals deemed medically inappropriate for participation by the principal investigator or study staff based on clinically significant findings not otherwise specified above
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital
RECRUITINGYangsan, Gyeongsangnam-do, 50612, South Korea
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